Press Releases 05/28/2020
Following Push by Tillis, Murkowski and Collins, Renewable Energy Industry Receives Regulatory Relief
This is a win for renewable energy companies in North Carolina and across the country who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Press Releases 05/28/2020
Following Tillis’ Bipartisan Push, President Trump Extends Benefits for National Guard Responding to COVID-19
It’s important to remember that this pandemic is not over which is why we must continue to take care of these brave men and women. I will continue my work to support these frontline heroes and I applaud President Trump for hearing our request and taking this necessary action to extend the benefits they deserve.
Press Releases 05/27/2020
Tillis Pushes for Additional Funding to Combat Domestic Violence in North Carolina Amid COVID-19
The imposition of stay-at-home orders has heightened the risk of domestic violence for many in North Carolina. These stay-at-home orders provide abusers with greater ability to control their victims and to inflict both emotional and physical harm.
Press Releases 05/26/2020
Tillis Calls for Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic
Live event venues were among the first to close as COVID-19 spread across the country, and they are likely to be among the last to reopen. Concerts and live events may not be possible until a vaccine is readily available to the public, which could be many months away, if not longer.
Press Releases 05/26/2020
Tillis Urges Administration to Ensure National Guard Receives Benefits Earned on COVID-19 Frontlines
Sent a letter to President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor calling on the administration to ensure National Guard personnel who are serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response efforts across the nation receive the federal benefits they have earned.
Press Releases 05/22/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Request Full SBA Investigation Over Planned Parenthood Improperly Receiving PPP Loans
It has come to our attention that affiliates of Planned Parenthood improperly applied for, and received loans, through the program. While we appreciate the Small Business Administration’s efforts to promptly cancel those loans, the circumstances under which they were made merit further investigation of possible wrongdoing.
Press Releases 05/22/2020
Tillis, Murkowski, and Collins Urge Regulatory Relief for Renewable Energy Industry
At a time when the renewable energy industry is facing significant challenges, these steps will help protect American jobs and provide investor certainty as we work to rebuild our economy.
Press Releases 05/22/2020
Following Tillis’ Push, Department of Commerce Awards $80 Million Grant to North Carolina DOT
As the two biggest cities and economic hubs in North Carolina, improving transportation between Charlotte and Raleigh continues to be an important step to create jobs and attract businesses. I am proud to have advocated for this grant on behalf of North Carolina and will continue to make infrastructure improvement a priority.
Press Releases 05/22/2020
Tillis, Bennet & Hyde-Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Rebuild the Strategic National Stockpile and Strengthen Domestic PPE Manufacturing
When the COVID-19 outbreak began, the Chinese government’s effort to cover up the severity of COVID-19 while stockpiling critical medical supplies hindered the United States’ ability to respond to the pandemic and made clear that our country is far too reliant on foreign nations to deal with future pandemics./
Press Releases 05/21/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Urge Mnuchin To Counter China’s International Predatory Economic Behavior
We write to express our concerns related to the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) efforts to exploit the economic crisis wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic to gain control of distressed companies or shirking its international responsibilities amidst a worldwide crisis.